Pico Rivera Murder: Suspect Andres Chavez Sought in Shooting of 13-Year-Old Saith Mendez

Tragic Murder of Saith Mendez

• 💔 A 13-year-old boy, Saith Mendez, was fatally shot just before midnight last Saturday at a gas station in Pico Rivera.
• 😢 Saith was described as a good kid, one of five siblings, who was waiting for his mother to finish work.
• ⚠️ His mother was inside the gas station and witnessed the horrific event.

Suspect Identified: Andres Chavez

• 🎯 The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has identified the suspect as 20-year-old Andres Chavez, a convicted felon.
• 🔫 Investigators state Chavez pulled out a gun and shot Saith multiple times, even standing over him and continuing to shoot.
• ⚠️ Chavez is considered armed and dangerous; the public is urged not to approach him but to call 911 immediately.

Community Plea for Information

• 🗣️ Sheriff's officials are making a public plea for help, stating that people know where Chavez is and need to come forward.
• 🤝 Representatives from the city of Pico Rivera were present, emphasizing the community's need to get this individual off the streets.
• 📍 Chavez may have connections to Kern County, where he was previously convicted of a violent assault.

Investigation Details

• 👥 Chavez was reportedly with a man and a woman who stayed at the scene and provided crucial information to detectives.
• ❓ The connection between Chavez and these individuals is still part of the ongoing investigation.
• 🚫 The Sheriff's Department does not know if Chavez is a gang member, but stated it is most likely, while confirming Saith Mendez was not.

Support for the Family

• 😔 The mother of Saith Mendez was present at the press conference, visibly emotional and in tears.
• 📢 The sheriff informed the mother about the public announcement, emphasizing the need to catch the accused killer.
• 💰 Currently, no reward is being offered, though it may be considered at a later date.